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Getting Ready for Microsoft Windows Vista

Microsoft Windows Vista is the latest version of the Windows operating system and features notable improvements compared to previous Windows operating systems, as well as significant changes. Use the resources below to learn how Vista impacts engineers and scientists, to help determine whether you should adopt the new technology, and to understand best practices for developing engineering and scientific applications based on Vista.


Multimedia Resources

"Introduction to Microsoft Windows Vista" Webcast
Discover the Windows Vista impact on engineers and scientists.

"Getting Prepared for Windows Vista" Webcast
Learn about migrating existing applications and systems to Windows Vista.

"Voice Recognition with LabVIEW and Windows Vista" Video
See an innovative video demonstration of new software libraries in Windows Vista. Runtime: 6 minutes

White Papers

"Five Things You Should Know about Microsoft Windows Vista"
Learn the basics about the top five new features and changes in Windows Vista.

"A Closer Look at Windows Vista, Part I: Security Changes"
Examine the significant changes to the Windows security system that affect all users.

"A Closer Look at Windows Vista Part II: Search Enhancements"
Learn how the new search capabilities impact engineers retrieving stored data.

"A Closer Look at Windows Vista Part III: 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit Windows"
Find out which version of Windows Vista best meets the needs of your applications.